Naked Snake
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RealD or Dolby 3D: how can I tell which I saw?
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Count Dookkake
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Naked Snake said:
Ask at the theater or check their website.
Marty Chinn
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Local theater is once again sold out completely for the day. Crazy.
Naked Snake
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Trurl said:
No, they looked more rectangular shaped than curved, but I see that both RealD and Dolby 3D can look like those, so it doesn't mean anything.
Edit: After reading detailed descriptions of the formats, there doesn't seem to be much of a difference between RealD and Dolby, so I don't care to find out which one I saw anymore... I've decided that it's all gimmicky to me.
SlipperySlope
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Naked Snake said:
I was under the impression that the consciousness was transferred over. It explains the ending a lot better.
When the main character is permanently transported into the Avatar. If the Avatar was simply a receiver, that could never have happened.
SlipperySlope said:
Pretty much.
Also, to the guy talking about the wifi signal. You're comparing the WiFi we have now, which has only been around for a decade commercially, to the wifi from the future? What do you expect, i'm sure wifi (or whatever it will be called then) will be instant.
Gary Whitta
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Thanksirfan said:
Not sure when the BD is coming, will keep you posted.SCULLIBUNDO
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Gary Whitta said:Thanks
It hasn't even hit Australia yet. What the fuck Gary? I thought we were friends.
Gary Whitta
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Wow, looks like you don't get it until May 20! I guess you'll just have to keep going to see Avatar until thenScullibundo said:
Count Dookkake
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Naked Snake said:
Does not mean what you think it does.
universalmind
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I saw RealD and we had proper glasses we were supposed to keep for a dollar.
Saw it today on IMAX
I'm basically in the same boat as Naked Snake, I wasn't too interested in the movie before it
came out. I only decided to go after the insane buzz after release and the fact that I never saw a movie in 3d before. Anyways, I saw the movie, and now I officially don't care about AVATAR anymore.
The 3D and the visuals in general were great, but why couldn't Cameron do something better with this great world he created? I don't wanna be that guy and just go all "lol I like this better when it was called...", but I did feel that the weak story did detract from the movie greatly. None of the characters were interesting or particularly enjoyable to watch, they just took their places competently.
I like me some action movies, don't get me wrong, and I'm not trying to say that I expected some mindblowing original story from this. But I felt like it was trying too hard to be serious and epic, that it lacked the excitement or sense of fun that makes other sci-fi action movies enjoyable to watch. Overall, I could take it or leave it really.
I'm basically in the same boat as Naked Snake, I wasn't too interested in the movie before it
came out. I only decided to go after the insane buzz after release and the fact that I never saw a movie in 3d before. Anyways, I saw the movie, and now I officially don't care about AVATAR anymore.
The 3D and the visuals in general were great, but why couldn't Cameron do something better with this great world he created? I don't wanna be that guy and just go all "lol I like this better when it was called...", but I did feel that the weak story did detract from the movie greatly. None of the characters were interesting or particularly enjoyable to watch, they just took their places competently.
I like me some action movies, don't get me wrong, and I'm not trying to say that I expected some mindblowing original story from this. But I felt like it was trying too hard to be serious and epic, that it lacked the excitement or sense of fun that makes other sci-fi action movies enjoyable to watch. Overall, I could take it or leave it really.
GraveRobberX
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I did a movie marathon today, was bored
Saw Legion (12:40 PM), Avatar 3-D (Real D) (3:30 PM), Sherlock Holmes (7:00 PM)
Legion made no sense, it was just all over the place
Avatar looked amazing in Real3D, theater was sold the fuck out (3:30 PM), I was like 3 rows to the screen, but the 3D effect still did their job
Sherlock Holmes was entertaining, enjoyed it
As I was switching from Avatar to Sherlock, the 7:10 PM crowed had amassed for their viewing, the manager came and said they had oversold tickets, and needed 10 volunteers to leave and they would be given an extra bonus ticket (gift card) to see another movie, + they can see any other movie playing at the theater that night, I just got at the end of the line and jumped out lol and got a bonus ticket + a free nachos/large soda to boot for Sherlock Holmes, which I already was theater hopping to go see lol
(only 6 people left, no clue what happened)
Then when I was leaving the theater (9:30PM), the 10:00PM show line was being gathered for Avatar 3D and again the manager lol asking people that theater is overbooked
I can't believe the movie has some the craziest legs I have ever seen
So started my marathon @ 12:40PM and ended @ 9:30 PM, saw 3 movies for 6.50, + brought myself a subway sandwich + 1 liter soda, then was given a free nacho/soda at the end lol, good Saturday I had
Saw Legion (12:40 PM), Avatar 3-D (Real D) (3:30 PM), Sherlock Holmes (7:00 PM)
Legion made no sense, it was just all over the place
Avatar looked amazing in Real3D, theater was sold the fuck out (3:30 PM), I was like 3 rows to the screen, but the 3D effect still did their job
Sherlock Holmes was entertaining, enjoyed it
As I was switching from Avatar to Sherlock, the 7:10 PM crowed had amassed for their viewing, the manager came and said they had oversold tickets, and needed 10 volunteers to leave and they would be given an extra bonus ticket (gift card) to see another movie, + they can see any other movie playing at the theater that night, I just got at the end of the line and jumped out lol and got a bonus ticket + a free nachos/large soda to boot for Sherlock Holmes, which I already was theater hopping to go see lol
(only 6 people left, no clue what happened)
Then when I was leaving the theater (9:30PM), the 10:00PM show line was being gathered for Avatar 3D and again the manager lol asking people that theater is overbooked
I can't believe the movie has some the craziest legs I have ever seen
So started my marathon @ 12:40PM and ended @ 9:30 PM, saw 3 movies for 6.50, + brought myself a subway sandwich + 1 liter soda, then was given a free nacho/soda at the end lol, good Saturday I had
Naked Snake
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SlipperySlope said:
I didn't actually see that cause I got up from my seat just as they were
"healing him" under the tree
I assumed they healed him in his human state
Count Dookkake said:
That's exactly what I meant by it. The 3D is not necessary or useful to me. I found the experience inferior to regular 2D cinema. If this is how 3D TVs will work then I'm glad because I won't be wanting to buy one any time soon.
zoom29 said:
They were not disposable, we had to give them back at the end. So I guess it's Dolby 3D.
I have a question: I paid around 11 USD for my ticket, this was in a theater in the Middle East. I'm wondering how much (roughly) of that goes to my local theater and what's the studio's cut? And whether the theater's cut is counted towards the worldwide boxoffice total?
Gary Whitta said:Thanks
Ya I agree the movie was great. Although I felt the movie dragged in parts and could have been much more powerful if shortened correctly. Awesome twist ending...up there with the best. Cant wait for the next Whitta movie.
Naked Snake said:
There have been some discussions on that topic before, but I didn't save the source links. The following is only based on what I remember.
In US, the share ratio changes through the release time. Producers receive the highest share at the beginning, then the share reduces gradually, after several weeks, the cinema gets the majority of the ticket revenue. Not surprisingly, a huge opening weekend is producers' favorite, while a long leg is what cinemas prefer.
It may also be territory dependent. For example, producers get a relatively bigger share in Japan, (so the marketing in Japan is usually heavily star-decorated. ..)
On the contrary, China keeps most of the revenue to their own, split by local distributors and cinemas (rumors are ~85%), producers only receive a small share.. ( China seldom gets a visit by leading actors...)
Box office grosses are the total ticket revenue.
SCULLIBUNDO
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Well Bigelow won the Director's Guild Award.
Oscar night is going to be interesting.
http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=awardcentral&jump=news&articleid=VR1118014513
Oscar night is going to be interesting.
http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=awardcentral&jump=news&articleid=VR1118014513
Count Dookkake
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Naked Snake said:
Next time then don't be talking about the differences between competing systems when you use the word.
You changed subjects without alerting the reader.
No big deal, but you could be clearer.
Yeah, the DGA seals it for Bigelow, it's not even a question at this point. I think Avatar is just superbly directed, but I haven't seen the competition so I can't really comment on it. She's clearly the Oscar favorite.Sharp said:
I my wife's parents descended on us today, and she got the idea to go see Avatar again (!!!) with one of her girlfriends who also wanted to go (!!!!!). So that's five for me now. And since I'm hauling her dad to it later this week....:lol
That'll be the last, though.
Once thing I find myself really appreciating is that each of the characters in Cameron's movies stay true to themselves. There's never one of those moments in Avatar where someone is doing something just stupid and out of character just for the sake of the plot, where you just want to throw popcorn at the screen. Cameron doesn't do that kind of crap, and it's refreshing after seeing several films recently where someone suddenly veers off character for the sake of a temporary plot swing.
Also, box office update:
Down 18% from last week, and $7.6m from Titanic's domestic record. It'll pass it Wednesday or Thursday.
Like I said in the other thread, he should stick to reviewing bad movies. This wasn't anywhere near his other stuff, and he actually got a lot of details wrong.CassSept said:
It was linked it another thread but I thought someone who doesn't go to that thread might find it interesting
RedLetterMedia 20-minute review of Avatar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJarz7BYnHA&feature=sub
RedLetterMedia 20-minute review of Avatar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJarz7BYnHA&feature=sub
It's actually a really good, well-thought-out review that makes a lot of great points. He noticed shit that I certainly didn't. Can't wait for his Attack of the Clones review, he specializes in ripping apart nonsensical, poorly written, or manipulative shit, and in AOTC's case that pretty much describes the entire movie.CassSept said:
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i laughed a few times during the review. it's definitely a good one.Sharp said:
and as much as i'm aware i'm being manipulated and played for effect during Avatar, i gladly go along with it and love every minute.
except that fucking tree scene.
Loved the movie in 2D, just saw it in 3D today and I hated it.
Just can't get immersed into the movie by the blurry extreme close ups, always making you focus on the characters. Fast scenes were also blurry, etc.
I don't see the point of seeing a good CGI movie to see it ruined with that gimmick. Knew it was going to be bad, but the luxury theatre (Gold Class) only offers it in 3D.
Just can't get immersed into the movie by the blurry extreme close ups, always making you focus on the characters. Fast scenes were also blurry, etc.
I don't see the point of seeing a good CGI movie to see it ruined with that gimmick. Knew it was going to be bad, but the luxury theatre (Gold Class) only offers it in 3D.
SCULLIBUNDO
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Gui_PT said:
This. Sounds like you just had a shitty 3D theatre.
Saw it last night. Yes it looked amazing. With 3D films though I usually find the interior shots look better then the epic outdoor shots. It was the same here. The whole time I was thinking "man I would KILL to see Aliens with this technology". Story was nothing to write home about though.
Ok Im a virgin when it comes to this technology but is there any way old films can be reworked to look like this, or any word of that happening?
Ok Im a virgin when it comes to this technology but is there any way old films can be reworked to look like this, or any word of that happening?
demosthenes
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Weekend estimates are in:
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=avatar.htm
It will pass Titanic domestic this week.
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=avatar.htm
It will pass Titanic domestic this week.
Lucas wants to do a conversion for Star Wars. I haven't seen a conversion before, but I'm not too optimistic about how they might compare to the real thing. Clash of the Titans is supposed to be one of the first movies to get a conversion, and will come out the first week of April, according to Hollywood Reporter. It's been said a conversion costs about $5M per movie.Booser said:
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StoOgE said:
This has got to be one of the most disingenuous things people say on the Internet :lol Like there's not a dozen things you don't geek over or just try to figure out purely for the sake of curiosity in whatever it is that /you/ prefer to talk about.
Anyway, for those who are still curious, I went through the Pandora wiki thing and found an entry that says it's a psionic link. It references humans (in Avatar's timeline) discovering how to make mental communication work via technology, and applying this to the remote body driver science after much experimentation. While the communication is instant, it does say that the range is still limited to a few tens of kilometers. But then, they do keep moving the mobile base around in the movie. Or perhaps for the movie script they just decided intentionally to not mention or pay attention to any distance limits.
FYI, the wiki description also says that the more anthropopmorphic the remote body is, the easier it is for the driver to synch with it, aka the avatars having five fingers and toes, and also more human like faces. It also means the tech doesn't work with trying to hook a human mind up to something that doesn't match a human body image, like a bird or something.
As for how this idea impacts the movie's ending, well, whether or not there's a literal transfer of consciousness during regular operation of the driver's rig, the part in the film where Grace is tended to by the Big Glowy Magic Tree could be taken to suggest that BGMT's tendrils are getting into the nervous system of each body and trying to rewire things. The avatar bodies do have a full brain and such (based off the driver's genetic makeup, remember), they're just grown in vats and purposefully kept vegetables without a personality of their own.
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TAJ said:
Conversions generally are awful, because unlike films shot for 3D, there actually is no second image. They have to warp the original image and skew it to make it appear as if its coming from a second source (or eye). Then the idea of tracing around specific objects that weren't originally shot for 3D really makes me shake my head. This is why I'm really disappointed at the news that Clash of the Titans is being delayed so it can have a wide 3D released.
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Blablurn said:
Yes.
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